NHS MMR vaccine

Parents and carers of children are being reminded of the importance of routine vaccinations, with hundreds of thousands of texts, emails and letters being sent from this week encouraging families to book their child in for an MMR vaccine.

The NHS is contacting parents and carers of around 740,000 children aged between one and six who have not yet had one or both doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, encouraging them to make an appointment with their child's GP practice.

One in ten children are not currently up to date with their MMR vaccinations – despite general practices continuing to offer routine immunisations.

Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious illnesses that can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Complications from these diseases can be potentially life changing.

British Army 'Leader of the Year' Awards 2023

 

The Centre for Army Leadership are launching the first British Army Leader of the Year Awards.

This prestigious award recognises our outstanding personnel in exemplifying British Army leadership. The application process is now open for internal Army nominations only, whether Regular or Reserve (inc. UOTC).

Don't miss the chance to recognise those who demonstrate exceptional leadership. Submit your nomination using the QR code (from a non-MOD device)​ or via this link: https://shorturl.at/clIJU​ ​

North Yorkshire: Young People with SEND support with Drug and Alcohol use

Information provided by Catterick HIVE Hub

 

Armed Forces pay award - Non-UK National Personnel

 

Moray: Badminton at Moray Sports Centre

We are excited to announce our brand new partnership with Badminton Moray. The sessions will be coach led and start this week at MSC .
It is our goal to help promote and develop the sport of Badminton in the Moray area.
Please contact Angela Bell for more info at moraybmintonforum1@gmail.com

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

West Midlands: West Midland Safari Park - Defence Discount Service

Receive up to 36% discount* on general admission when booking online in advance with your unique Defence Discount Service discount code. Once you have requested your discount code, visit www.wmsp.co.uk, select your tickets and visit date, and enter your discount code at the online checkout. 

Please note the member must have their Defence Discount Service card with them on the day of the visit

Information provided by Lichfield HIVE  (updated: 11.8.23)

Shopshire: Cost of living help

This information has been brought together by Shropshire Council with its partners to support our residents at this challenging and worrying time.

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE Hub

Telford & Wrekin: Veterans' Cafes - Drop in no need to book

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE Hub

 

SSAFA Forces Additional Needs & Disability Newsletter - Biennial Conference Edition

 

The latest Newsletter from FANDF with a focus on the biennial conference is now available

For more details visit www.ssafa.org.uk/fandf or contact your nearest HIVE for details.

Dept for Work and Pensions weekly update

Information regarding the move from Tax Credits to Universal Credits (UC) is now available online.

Employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme

This document lists the employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme, and their status (committed, employer or leader) to end of July 2023.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding bereaved parents to check their eligibility for financial support. In February 2023 the government extended eligibility for Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance to cohabiting parents with dependent children. The benefits are designed to help with the financial impact of losing a partner.

Previously these benefits were only available to eligible bereaved parents who were married or in a civil partnership, but the law was changed to make it fairer to children.

When DWP extended eligibility in February 2023, it opened a 12-month window for cohabiting parents to backdate their claims. This means parents whose partner died before 9 February 2023 have until 8 February 2024 to claim. After this, it will not be possible to claim Widowed Parent’s Allowance and parents will not get their full entitlement to a backdated payment of Bereavement Support Payment